The best-selling beers in the world aren't what you think

You might not have heard of Snow beer, let alone even tried, but this light Chinese beer is the most popular in the world.

Most Americans have never tried the two best-selling beers in the world.

Snow, a Chinese beer, has grown sales 573% over the past decade to become the world's top seller, according to Bloomberg. Despite its popularity in China, Snow is available only at specialty US retailers.

Another Chinese beer, Tsingtao, is the runner-up behind Snow. The brands have benefitted from the emerging middle class in China.

The popular American brew Bud Light comes in third place.

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